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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1948

Page

8

University Women Talk Fellowship Program Highlights

Miss Lorene Bixby presented an AAUW Fellowship program at a February meeting in the Women’s Lounge of the Student Union. Letters from AAUW study grant recipients studying in the United States were read. Plans were shared for a state AAUW convention in Idaho Falls April 12 to 21 with speakers including Mrs. Johnston and Dr. Kathryn McHale. A book review group and an international relations group announced meetings, and a white elephant auction raised about 25 dollars toward a swimming pool fund.

Lorene Bixby American Association of University Women Angelina Etcheverry Bixby AAUW Berne Broadbent Russell Mann Wilmer Watrous DeVere Bailey United States Edgar Taylor Boise Idaho Falls Eric Johnston North Pacific Katheryn McHale Washington, D.C E. E. Moberly North Hayes Ave W. A. Watrous C. G. Billmeyer Watrous Russia Alice Anderson Esther Stalker Martha Gunther Lorene Hendricks Evelyn Young Steve Rhoads

Rebekahs Welcome New Members at Ivy Kenningston Lodge

Rebekah lodge members greet three new members Mrs Gordon Scott Mrs Clyde E Hickok and Mrs Grace Parsons at IOOF hall. A dessert luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Beth Andrews and others. After a business meeting led by president Mrs Mabel Dykman attendees played pinochle and bridge with high bridge score going to Mrs May Myers.

Gordon Scott Clyde E. Hickok Grace Parsons Rebekah Kensington Ioof Hall Beth Andrews Ada Baker Nellie Cline Steenson Delsa Hayden Valentine Mabel Dykman May Myers Mesdames Ada Gooderham Clara Leif Sue Allen Hazel Hatfield Anna Kamm Florence Parham Lorene Lohoff Zela Dillon Christine Wilton Lulu Watts Mary Hough Edward Florence Miller Bessie Newnn White Luetta Duncan Minnie Murry Irene Hansen Violet Spillman Ilene Pizer

Packham Elected to Ayrshire Breeders Association

Orson Packham of Blackfoot has been elected to membership in the Ayrshire Breeders Association. Announcement was received Tuesday by national secretary T. C. Conklin of Brandon Vermont.

Packham Blackfoot C. Orson Packham Ayrshire Breeders ‘Association T. C. Conklin Brandon Vermont

Darling Little Dress Trio Pattern 8271 for Girls

Pattern No 8271 offers a sleeveless dress with cross over straps a belted collar jacket and matching panties in sizes 3 through 8 years. Dress requires 144 yards of 39 inch fabric 1 yard for jacket and 58 yards for panties plus 44 yards contrast. Send 25 cents coins name address size to Sue Burnett Pocatello Post Chicago Illinois for the Spring and Summer pattern book feature.

Sue Burnett Pocatello Post South Wells St Chicago

DUP Camp Meets At Merrill Home

Greta Merrill hosted the Mathilda F. Smith camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers at 212 South Twelfth Ave. Ethel Edgley presided. Melvina Sutton led a lesson on Among the Firsts in Utah with pictures of early schools, BYU faculty, and first newspaper. A pioneer history was read by A. F. McOmber. pioneer songs led by Rose Gordon.

Greta Merrill South Twelfth Ave Mathilda F. Smith The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Ethel Edgley Utah Melvina Sutton A. F. McOmber Rose Cordon Ellen Walton Margaret Green Sarah Ethel Burton Edgley Rita Austin Grace Richards Ethel Harrison Mae Brown LaVerne Skidmore Laura Berg Irene Cuttler June McOmber Gladys Merrill Birdie Middendorf Anona Ashton

East Side and Town Scene in Daily Life Highlights

A slice of town life notes a stalled car on Center street subway after a pioneering meeting, mentions upcoming April 3 wedding of Dorothy Lee Anthony and Floyd Roylance, reports on spring scarf styles and outfits, names initiations committee for ISC T Club, Valentine shoppers and dining companions at the Bannock, plus individuals like Mrs Ellen Walton Mrs Greta Merrill Miss Shirley Monroe and Dr Vic Simison among others.

Ellen Walton Greta Merrill Center Street

Underpass Used for Campaign Banners in Albuquerque

Democrats and Republicans used an underpass in Albuquerque to advertise their events. On the west side Democrats posted a Saturday night dance banner while on the east side Republicans displayed a banner promoting a political talk the night before the dance.

Albuquerque N. M

Oldtimer Towels Pattern Offer From Anne Cabot

Vintage promotion describing humorous old fashioned tea towels given as gifts after a gay dinner party. Offers hot iron transfers for four designs pattern number 5719 with color chart stitch illustrations and full directions for Oldtimer Towels. Send 15 cents coin plus 1 cent postage and provide name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Pocatello Post in Chicago Illinois.

Anne Cabot Pocatello Post South Wells St Chicago Ill

Seagull Camp Hosts Pioneer Ladies Meeting

Mrs Isabel Curl welcomed the Seagull camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at 440 North Eighth Ave. Wednesday afternoon Mrs Anna Crost presided and introduced Mrs Williametta Rufenacht who presented the lesson. Music and pioneer history were led by Mrs Florence Larsen. Hostess was Mrs Curl with cohostess Mrs Louise Perkins as 16 members attended.

Isabel Curl North Eighth Ave The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Anna Crost Willametta Rufenacht Florence Larsen Louise Perkins

Apple Valentine Taffy Apples and Apple Griddle Cakes

A vintage recipe note highlights taffy apples for Valentine gifts with steps to the candy stage and dipping, plus an Apple Griddle Cakes recipe using apple bits and seasoned crumb batter. It lists a menu including grapefruit juice, potato soup, meat loaf, kale, and dessert choices.

Racket Calendar Event Highlights Week Events

Racket Calendar lists numerous Friday gatherings including Syringa Lodge 400 meeting at WOW hall 1:30 p.m. Dorion Camp DUP hosts a tea at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Sarah Tippets home. Fourth Ward Gold and Green Ball opens at 8:30 p.m. with Joe Ortega and dancing. Fifth Ward Welfare Dinner runs 6 to 8 p.m. Eight Ward MIA Ball at Tyhee Chapel begins 8:15 p.m. with coronation at 9. City Employees Union 319 meets 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Elks Valentine Sweetheart Ball starts 10 p.m. at Elk's Temple. 200 couples expected.

Fourth Ward Joe Ortega Rhythmaires Eighth Ward Tyhee Chapel McMullan Orchestra Elk’s Temple

Altar Society Volunteers Bake and Sell Pastries Saturday

The St. Joseph's Altar Society, chaired by Mrs. Glenn Webb, will hold a food sale at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 210 North Arthur. Members including Mrs. Art Schatz and Mrs. George Henson assist in selling cakes breads salads cookies and candies.

Glenn Webb St. Joseph's Altar Society North Arthur Webb Art Schatz George Henson

College Grads Face Excellent Job Prospects

Minneapolis report shows new graduates commanding about double prewar pay. Northwestern National Life Insurance survey of 34 schools finds winter hires at $200 to $235 for business and non technical majors, $240 to $275 for engineering, versus prewar $95–$110 and $135–$150. Demand at all time high with war veterans returning to civilian fields.

The Family Economics Bureau Northwestern National Life Insurance Co Northwestern Hadeen

VA Announces Large-Scale Employee Cuts Across Agency

The Veterans Administration said 8,500 employees will be fired by June 30 due to a reduced budget request for the 1949 fiscal year. About 1,650 will come from Washington and New York, while 6,810 are in field offices.

Washington The Veterans 'Administration New York

Past Presidents Feted At Lunch

The Past Presidents of Radiant Afternoon Club were honored at a dessert luncheon at Trinity Parish Hall on Tuesday at 1 15 PM. Attendees included Mrs.George W.Miller Mrs.C.P.Groom Mrs.C.E.Morrell Mrs.John Weeks Mrs.H.A.Murphy Mrs.W.H.Stanley Mrs.R.G.Train Mrs.E.A.Dufford Mrs.George Kerr and Mrs.R.W.Beckman. Bridge was played with Mrs.F.W.Perry high scorer and Mrs.C.E.Morrell all out.

Radiant Afternoon Club Trinity Parish Hall George W. Miller C. P. Groom C. E. Morrell John Weeks H. A. Murphy W. H. Stanley R. G. Train E. A. Dufford George Kerr R. W. Beckman F. W. Perry

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Bessie Smethurst

Honored at Party A birthday surprise for Mrs Bessie Smethurst on Monday evening at the Smethurst residence 480 Park Ave. A valentine motif featured heart shaped sandwiches and red and white flowers. Guests and refreshments hosted by Mesdames Gladges Toney Pat French and Golda Yearsley. Attendees included Pinky Hunt Irene Gillispie Reva Cedarholm Abbie Jones Ada Adamson and Mrs Minnie Bryor of Los Angeles.

Bessie Smethurst Smethurst 480 Park Ave Yjeus ‘Si Pajque Pinky Hunt Irene Gillispie Reva Cedarholm Abbie Jones Ada Adamson Minnie Bryor Los Angeles

Also Mentioned on This Page

University Women Talk Rebekah Voromy Lamour Peet LI Heaven Old Basin Street San Fernando Woody Herman and His Orchestra Orleans Louis Armstrong Pocatello Pioneer Ladies Club Betty Cox Lucy Forster Ellen Beck Carry Bunce Agnes Kutterer Cox Sue Burnett Merrill East Side West Side Trousseau Dorothy Lee Anthony Floyd Roylance Presbyterian Church Lester Werry Shirley Monroe Lord Marshall T. Club ISC Mary Pat Smith Pat West Mary Martineau Dick Brown Roy Haley Kenny Beers the Bannock F. L. Felt Vic Simison O. R. Baum D. W. Davis W. S. Cuhn Colette Sun and Tinea Co Oldtimers Mrs. Anne Cabot Northwest New England Sheeoray Baeoroughly Syringa Lodge WOW Hall Dorion Camp Dorion Daughters of Utah Pioneers Sarah Tippets West Center St Ann Beazley Alice Jensen Fifth Ward Union Hall South Main Pioneer Ladies Pocatello Pioneer Ladies Club Lena Rainey West Bonneville Altar Society Walter Henry Cleare People’s Store Minneapolis U. S. Instrument Corp Memoriam Sonnel of Fargo-Wilson-Wells Mourn Walter H. Cleave FARGO Mr. Cleare
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